How to be Smarter: Women are impacted by other women, even the ones we don’t know well. There are a lot of girls I really admire and try to emulate, even if I only really hear about them through other people or Facebook status updates. Carry yourself with care, many more than you realize are watching.

How to be (less) Awkward: When you are getting a manicure, it is hard to turn the pages on the magazine in your lap once she starts putting the color on. So right before she starts, turn to a page that is a lot of pictures or a lot of words that will keep you occupied for a while.

How to be Smarter: Opting for the cold-water wash cycle will save you about $60 a year, and is more environmentally friendly (Source).

How to be Prettier: Rolling up the sleeves on your cardigan gives both the outfit and your body shape more definition.

How to be (less) Awkward: This list of “101 Ways to Say I Love You” are all completely awkward. I do not recommend about 95% of them and my favorite hilarious one is: “You cast a spell on me that can’t be broken.”